Superior Japanese sword crafted with superior Japanese iron made with superior Japanese craftsmanship from a superior Japanese Blacksmith on a diet of superior Japanese food.
Oh boy, jester and sage... whatever weapon will they have. A staff? No, a katana!
It's cliche but I can tolerate when every warrior in any series has one, but the jester/mage? Not to mention now he's rocking the suit/fedora/katana... not a prestigious look any more.